Clerk at the Funeral Office and Secretary of the Citizenship Commission 80%

22 January 2026
80%
Permanent position
Küsnacht

Job summary

Küsnacht am Zürichsee is a prime location near Zurich. Join us for a fulfilling opportunity!

Tasks

Conduct sensitive discussions on funerals with families.
Coordinate funerals with various internal and external parties.
Assist clients with citizenship applications from start to finish.

Skills

Commercial training or equivalent experience, ideally in public administration.
Reliable, independent, and precise work approach.
Empathy for individuals in various life stages.

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About the job

Küsnacht on Lake Zurich is considered an attractive community near Zurich thanks to its excellent location, and here you are at the heart of the action! The employees of the municipal administration provide comprehensive services of high quality for the population.

The civil status department of the municipality of Küsnacht includes the areas of civil registry office, funerals, and naturalizations and accompanies our residents in all phases of life.

To strengthen our dedicated team, we are looking for a service-oriented, resilient, and responsible personality by arrangement as

Clerk at the Funeral Office and Secretary of the Citizenship Commission 80%

Your tasks

Conducting funeral discussions with relatives and empathetic support in difficult situations
Coordination of funerals with internal and external offices
Advice and support for our customers in the area of naturalizations – from the first inquiry to the completion of the process
Preparation and follow-up as well as minute-taking of the meetings of the Citizenship Commission
Contact person for members of the Citizenship Commission on legal and organizational questions
Administrative tasks related to the mentioned duties

What you bring with you

Commercial basic training or an equivalent education, ideally with experience in a public administration
Independent, reliable, and precise way of working
Enjoyment of regular customer contact and the ability to empathize with people in different phases of life
Interest in legal topics
Foreign language skills, especially English
Good user knowledge of common MS Office programs as well as experience with other applications (e.g., Abraxas, CMI)
Career changers and re-entrants are warmly welcome

What we can offer you

A versatile field of activity with high personal responsibility
Individual training opportunities and an appreciative working atmosphere
Attractive employment conditions, a company pension scheme with an above-average employer contribution
Access to the corporate benefits portal
Special offers at leisure facilities including lake baths and artificial ice rink
A centrally located workplace, just a few minutes from the train station
Discounts for public transport (ZVV bonus pass)

Would you like to learn more about this exciting position? For further information, Nathalie Brassel, Head of HR, is happy to assist you at 044 913 13 10. We look forward to receiving your complete application via the following link "Apply online now."

We do not consider dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.